Events Calendar
Saturday, Nov 16 to Sunday, Jan 05
Children's Museum: Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes
Explore a Winnipeg holiday tradition for all generations! The Children's Museum is pleased to be the home of the last original Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes Display from the ninth floor annex of the Eaton's downtown store-- fully restored and open to the public for a limited time.
Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes (some of which can be traced back as early as the 1940s) that make up this classic holiday favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Nov. 16 to Jan. 5, 2020
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Exhibition, Family Friendly
Friday, Dec 06 to Sunday, Dec 08
The Forks Merch & Gift Card Kiosk
Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Stop by The Forks gift card and merch kiosk located on the second floor of The Forks Market across from Forks Trading Company!
Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas.
Friday: 12 - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Shopping
Friday, Dec 06 to Sunday, Dec 08
A Year With Frog and Toad
Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Part vaudeville and part make believe, A Year with Frog and Toad follows two friends whose friendship endures throughout the seasons.
Performances of A Year With Frog and Toad are on:
Friday, December 6, 7 pm
Saturday, December 7, noon & 4 pm
Sunday, December 8, noon & 4 pm
Sunday, December 14, noon & 4 pm
Saturday, December 15, noon & 4 pm
Saturday, December 21, noon & 4 pm
Sunday, December 22, noon & 4 pm
Thursday, December 26, 4 pm
Friday, December 27, noon & 4 pm
Saturday, December 28, noon & 4 pm
Sunday, December 29, noon & 4 pm
The Saturday, December 28 at 4 pm is a relaxed performance. Relaxed performances or sensory friendly performances are designed to make shows more welcoming to audience members who may experience challenges in a regular theatre setting. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, sensory concerns and first-time theatregoers.
Single tickets start at $22 (Youth, ages 18 and under) and $25 (Adults and Seniors). Premium seating and group rates are available. Call 204.942.8898 or buy online at mtyp.ca
December 6 - December 29
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Categories: Family Friendly, Theatre
Saturday, Dec 07 to Sunday, Dec 08
Third + Bird Pop Up at The Forks
In addition to the fantastic line-up for local retailers at The Forks Market, we’re welcoming Third + Bird vendors for a little extra festive shopping experience each weekend in December! Vendors change each weekend – check out each event listing for vendor line-up.
Nov. 29 from 5 - 10pm | Nov. 30 & each weekend in December from 10am - 5pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Saturday, Dec 07
Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa at the Children's Museum
This annual event is piled high with tons of unusual fun! Guests enjoy a non-traditional spaghetti breakfast followed by holiday-themed activities including a snowman craft, Elfie Selfies, decorating holiday cookies with our special guests from Sweet Impressions, and a tour of the Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes. And shhh, don’t tell anyone but we’ve heard that Santa will even be surprising us with a visit! After the event, guests are invited to stay and play in the galleries!
Tickets go on sale November 1, 2019!
Dec. 7 | 10 - 11am
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly, Food & Drink
Saturday, Dec 07
UnCommon Pours V07: Brunch + Bubbles
Champagne? Prosecco? Learn a little about the different varieties of bubbles we love with The Common's sommelier, Veronique Rivest. What pairs better with a bit of bubbly than brunch?
Bubbly samples, guided tasting + brunch bites: $35
Click here to purchase your tickets today!
Saturday, December 7 | 11 AM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Books & Talks, Food & Drink, Shopping